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Manufacturing Associate roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents U.S. worker unavailability before filing an I-140 petition on your behalf. Production environments with consistent hiring needs make these positions a practical path to permanent residency.
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INTRODUCTION
At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manufacturing Associate II - O'Hara - M-TH 5: 30am - 3:50 pm
We are currently seeking motivated colleagues to contribute to meaningful work in our local manufacturing plants. Our positions perform meaningful work and includes exposure to advancing technologies, having a voice to challenge our status quo, and training for career advancement.
We offer on the job training to start you on your journey with Bayer!
Our O'Hara, PA location operates Monday to Thursday from 5:30 am to 3:50 pm with Friday overtime sometime available.
We also offer a breadth of benefits, included (but not limited to) 120 hours of vacation, 128 hours of holiday time, 40 hours sick time, full medical/dental/vision, educational assistance, annual bonus and MORE!
Pay is $18.00 per hour. This position also has up to a 5% yearly bonus.
Purpose:
This advanced position exists to provide experienced resources to assemble and support the various medical device manufacturing processes. It also provides a supporting role in the way of quality control in combination with advanced assembly, performed in a timely manner to meet quality and productivity goals of the department.
This role will also assist the process coordinator or group lead in any training or cross training efforts as needed. The role will also interact between many departments to transmit information and recommend solutions to design, process and quality problems/non-problems.
Leadership, a positive attitude and willingness to support teamwork is key! This role provides mentorship and support to the Manufacturing Production floor personnel in any way possible!
This position will incorporate both Assembly and Quality inspections and requires more than one years’ experience at Bayer or in a position with related work experience.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A day in the life of a Manufacturing Associate II includes:
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You will use your advanced mechanical assembly skills to integrate circuit boards, wiring harness, units and mechanical assemblies using the appropriate tooling equipment in an FDA regulated facility.
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You will use your knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), good manufacturing practices (GMP), traceability and material review board (MRB) while working independently with little direction to perform automated testing and other requirements.
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You will professionally interact with the lead, the supervisor, engineers and coworkers to enhance teamwork and to foster positive working relationships. You may also support production or quality control inspections.
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You will use your attention to detail and understanding of continuous improvement/lean initiatives to collaborate with them to resolve line issues and suggest improvements.
Training:
You will support Group Lead/Process Coordinator with their training needs providing guidance to new trainees and assemblers on complicated aspects of the assembly work. You will guide them on the how to collect data, maintain accurate records/documentation related to quality, work in progress, test results, labor and special products.
Testing:
You will perform Quality Control measurements and functions and support new product builds and testing them as required.
WHO YOU ARE
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED;
- At least 1 year experience performing Medical Device assembly or technical assembly experience performing in a solid and consistent level;
- Understanding of or the ability to quickly learn BAYER’s quality systems policies;
- Ability to perform technical writing;
- Ability to adapt quickly to fast-paced changing situations;
- Proven sound judgment, continuous improvement, and customer focus;
- Demonstrated adaptability and teamwork skills;
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and visual work instructions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's Degree
- The ability to perform all major tasks and at least 50% of all operations within the Bayer manufacturing cells/lines with no assistance.
Employees can expect to be paid a hourly wage of $18.00 per hour. Additional compensation may include, shift differential pay, a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.
This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
This posting will be available for application until at least 7-6-26.
YOUR APPLICATION
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
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Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.
LOCATION
Location: United States : Pennsylvania : Pittsburgh Heilman
DIVISION
Division: Pharmaceuticals
REFERENCE CODE
Reference Code: 873849
CONTACT US
Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com
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Verify your SOC code before applying
Manufacturing Associate roles map to several SOC codes depending on the production environment. Pull your target job's O*NET profile to confirm the classification your employer will use on the PERM application, since mismatches can delay labor certification.
Document hands-on production credentials carefully
PERM requires your employer to prove you meet the minimum requirements listed in the job order. Gather training certificates, equipment licenses, and supervisor letters now so your credentials align exactly with the job description before the employer posts the PERM recruitment ads.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals an employer familiar with federal compliance, which often correlates with an established immigration process. Facilities that already verify work authorization are more likely to have HR infrastructure capable of managing a PERM filing.
Search green card sponsor history through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Manufacturing Associate openings by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. This surfaces facilities that have filed PERM applications before, cutting out the guesswork of cold-approaching manufacturers unfamiliar with the process.
Ask about prevailing wage tier during interviews
DOL assigns your position a wage level one through four based on experience and supervision. Confirm with the hiring manager which tier they intend to use on the LCA, because a lower tier on the job offer can create complications if your duties exceed that classification at OFLC Wage Search benchmarks.
Understand the EB-3 timeline before accepting an offer
PERM recruitment, I-140 filing, and visa availability together typically run two to four years for most nationalities at the EB-3 level. Negotiate a start date and employment agreement that keeps you in valid nonimmigrant status while USCIS adjudicates each stage.
Green Card Manufacturing Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Associate role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Manufacturing Associate positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles, since they typically require less than a master's degree. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the employer writes the position to require an advanced degree and the duties genuinely demand that level of education, but that framing is uncommon in production environments. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine which category fits the actual job requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Manufacturing Associate?
H-1B visa requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, which is difficult to establish for most Manufacturing Associate jobs. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no lottery, no annual cap that affects most nationalities at the EB-3 level in the near term, and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The tradeoff is a longer timeline: PERM recruitment alone takes several months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition.
What does the PERM process look like for a Manufacturing Associate employer?
The employer must conduct a supervised DOL recruitment campaign, typically including job postings, newspaper ads, and an internal job posting, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. DOL then reviews the application before the employer files an I-140 with USCIS. The entire PERM stage can take six months to over a year depending on DOL processing times and whether an audit is triggered.
How can I find Manufacturing Associate jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Manufacturing Associate openings specifically by employers with EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not spending time on facilities that have never filed a PERM application. Targeting employers with a documented track record of green card filings significantly shortens the negotiation phase, since those HR teams already understand the process and the timelines involved.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed but before I get a green card?
Changing employers after PERM certification but before I-140 approval generally restarts the process, since the approved PERM is tied to the sponsoring employer and the specific job. Once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and you're in the adjustment of status stage, portability rules under AC21 may let you move to a similar role without losing your priority date. Consult an immigration attorney before making any job change mid-process.